In our house there are certain toys that have had more mileage than all the others combined. Being the natural purger that I am, those toys that get little play time are outta here fast! When you step back and really look around at the toys your kids play with most, you will find that […]
If your family is anything like ours, we love a good game. Nothing beats the bonding that happens when competitive spirits come alive! We can get laughing so hard my belly hurts. That’s some good old fashioned fun. Here’s a list of some of our family’s favorites for kids of all ages. {You can find them […]
The meaning and significance of Advent is often overlooked during the month of December these days. I actually find it to be the heart of Christmas. It technically begins on the Sunday closest to November 30, this year being December 2nd and the following 4 Sundays. For ease, we often talk about Advent being the […]
In order for me to truly be able to enjoy all the special moments of the holiday season, I do my best to be as organized as possible in advance of December 1st. This affords me a couple of things: 1. The ability to find things that we need quickly 2. To make good choices […]
Whether you are a novice party thrower or you are the hostess with the mostess, I’m going to show you a few basics to set up the perfect simple bar for your next party. * Start with a Liquor of choice. Choose from a vodka, gin, whiskey or brandy. I like to stick with a good […]
A few years ago, about the time my oldest entered kindergarten and I was expecting my 3rd baby, I began to think a lot about friendships. I have always considered myself an extrovert that had no trouble making friends. But here I was approaching 40 with what felt like very few close friendships. I knew […]
I received so much feedback after writing the Mastering the Weekly Shop, that I thought I’d fill you in on what we’ve been eating around here. Maybe it’ll give you a fresh idea for feeding your family and how to make it work as simply as possible! I’d love to hear how it has been going […]